Printer Wont print properly

[Saad]

Hey everyone,
      I am not sure if its the right section to post. So bought this used HP LaserJet 1200 Printer a year ago. It came with the toner and everything. Now since a month i been getting print outs like this: http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/7127/10052011041524pm.jpg . So does this mean i need a new toner? or is the problem somewhere else? Please reply Thanks

[Allan]

Yes, you need a new toner cartridge. You may get a little more life out of your current one by removing it and gently rocking it back and forth and side to side.

[Saad]

Yes, you need a new toner cartridge. You may get a little more life out of your current one by removing it and gently rocking it back and forth and side to side.

thanks a lot for ur advice .. i tried that and its back to normal now. But i am pretty sure ill need a new toner asap. So i went to this site called: http://www.123inkcartridges.ca/hp-toner-cartridges/Laserjet-1200.html and from here i chose my printer and it came with 4 differenet toners as it can be seen from the link. So what is the difference between all those? Refurbished ones are cheaper ? and then there r two types: C7115A and C7115X.

[michelsmith]

Ensure that the cables are properly connected; you need to ensure that your printer is properly connected, and plugged in, and also the cable is accurately connected to the computer as well.

Check the power; make sure that the printer’s power is switched on, ensure that all the computer necessary computer components are also turned on.

Make sure that the hardware is properly plugged in, and also turned on. Apply troubleshooting.

A troubleshooter is a tool, which is generated automatically and which can easily fix the problems that occur with your system.

Thus, if you are coming across different issues related to your printer, then you can consult the troubleshooter.

You require driver applications to run your hardware devices.

Make sure that the drivers are not outdated, corrupt, or incompatible, resulting in disrupting the communication between the printer and the computer.

Always make sure that you are making use of the most recent and latest device drivers, and also that are compatible with your system requirements and specifications, as this can be extremely useful in resolving printer issues.